Tuesday, October 19, 2010

I remember my visit to the bookstore several years ago, when I spotted Vicente Wolf's first book, Learning To See. I was with my husband. We often go book shopping together, head off in different directions, then meet somewhere in the middle with our stacks of possible purchases.

This visit was different. I forgot to meet up after an hour. My husband found me on the floor reading one book. I never sit on the floor. I remember my reaction well. It hasn't change from the first book to magazines showing his work. This is different. This is sexy. Some may find my description odd or not agree, but to me it's perfectly clear.

Vicente Wolf approaches a space with great confidence. He is informed by the architecture and the client but the decisions and selections are not just intuitive, but seem almost primal. His interiors always have color, texture, antiques and artwork. But no one component jumps out to steal the spotlight. The details just reveal themselves to you...slowly.

His trademark yellow flowers that show up in so many of his rooms are never distracting. They are not a jolt of energy, but instead a subtle illumination.

His use of round tufted oversized ottomans are in stark contrast to the sleek trays he places on top. A perfect combination of masculine and feminine.

There are examples of his unique approach to holding the television. Put it plain sight. Make it alluring.

His smart use of pictures ledges allows for a revolving art gallery.

And, he does not shy away from humor! There are many examples if you look closely at his work. Anyone with a sense of humor is just more sexy.

Vicente Wolf is not just a renowned American designer, a world wide traveler, gifted photographer, but also a most entertaining story teller. Very sexy!

I truly learn so much from reading his books. While the photography is stunning, the interiors are beautiful, it's his insights on design and detailed descriptions of his travels that truly captivate me.

Last night, I carefully removed the plastic off his latest book, Lifting The Curtain On Design. I immediately slid the dust jacket off, which I do with all my books, to see if it revealed the vivid yellow cover that I anticipated. I read late into the night. I am nowhere near done. So far, my expectations have been exceeded. Now another yellow spine will grace my bookshelves and continue teaching me more about what makes good design!

Since we havethe same tastein men {GerardButler....JonHamm...GeorgeClooney} I haveno doubt that I'mabout to be smittenby Mr. Wolf! {Inserthowl, here!} Can'twait to pick up oneof his books. I thinkit's the start ofa beautiful relationship...xx Suzanne

You sound like me. I love Vincente and have admired his work for years especially since it's so close to my personal style. When I got his last book on his travels - I laid in bed and read it cover to cover. Something I never do with a coffee table book. This one is already on my amazon wish list (I have about 10 books) and can't wait to hit the send button on my next paycheck. Like you, I will crawl into bed and absorb every word and detail that is without my boyfriend snoring..nothing ruins a good book or the moment of reading my favorite designer. I have all his books thus far (I fell in love with him, I think it was in Elle Decor - I still have the page ripped out) and cannot wait to get my hands on his new one. Thanks for giving us a sneak peak :)

There's nothing better than to be stuck in an amazing design book. My first super bowl, I hate to admit...I had just bought a fantastic book on English Interiors and sat quietly reading the design book the entire game!!!Couldn't even tell you who played!!!

I have got to get this new book. I am a great admirer of Vincent Wolfe. I love to follow his blog as well. did you hear his interview a while back on The Skirted Round Table? I hung on his every word and took notes! It's still inn their I-tunes archives if you missed it. Mona

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